On Jan. 31, Coalition military forces conducted 16 strikes consisting of 27 engagements against ISIL terrorists in Syria and Iraq.

In Syria, Coalition military forces conducted 11 strikes consisting of 16 engagements using attack, bomber, and fighter aircraft against ISIL targets.

Syria

* Near Abu Kamal, five strikes destroyed six oil well heads, five front-end loaders, a bulldozer and an oil tanker.

* Near Ar Raqqah, three strikes destroyed 20 oil barrels, three tunnels, an oil inlet manifold and an oil storage tank.

* Near Ayn Isa, three strikes damaged three supply routes.



The Iraqi Security Forces are leading the Coalition’s fight to rid Iraq of ISIL. They are willing to take the brunt of the fighting to liberate their country and do not seek or desire the Coalition’s participation in direct ground combat operations. The Government of Iraq welcomes the Coalition because we are assisting them with our unique capabilities, at their request.

Additionally in Iraq, Coalition military forces conducted five strikes consisting of 11 engagements coordinated with and in support of the government of Iraq using attack, fighter, and remotely piloted aircraft against ISIL targets.



Iraq

* Near Al Huwayjah, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit; destroyed a fighting position and a supply cache.

* Near Ar Rutbah, two strikes destroyed three vehicles and a VBIED.

* Near Kirkuk, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit; destroyed a fighting position, a supply cache, and an observation post.

* Near Kisik, one strike engaged an ISIL tactical unit, and damaged a tunnel.